Search Results: Sewing & Needlecrafts from Black Cat Hill Books

Kansas City, MO The Workbasket Magazine, 1982. Paperback Fine in Wraps: flawless: the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Pristine: Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.15 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches). 64 pages.Illustrated with drawings, designs, and photographs in black & white. Weight: 3 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. As a tatter of 30 plus years this book of instructions has been an excellent sorce of reference and patterns. It has a wonderful selection of easy, intermediate, and challenging patterns. It includes good diagrams and instructions and an excellent variety of patterns - everything from small motifs to collars. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn to tat. Not only does it illustrate right hand tatting but it illustrates left hand tatting.

New York, NY: The Yarn Shop. Good+. 1920. First Edition. Staple-Bound. E; Good+ in Wraps: shows mild rubbing and faint consequent soiling to the areas of white background field of the self-wrapper covers; several tiny tears and tiny snags to the outside edges of the wrapper covers - and a half-inch tear at the top of the front 'hinge'; the stapled binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.15 x 7 x 0.20 inches). Profusely illustrated with vintage color-tinted photographs and of course duotone knitting designs, photographic instructions, patterns, tables, etc. . Language: English. Weight: 5 ounces. First Edition, published in 1920. Covers illustrated in delightful quartotone… Read More

Tokyo, Japan: Ondorisha Publishers. Near Fine. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of wear to the lower outside edge of the front panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear in one spot. Bright and clean. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Small 4to (10.2 x 7.25 x 0.25 inches). Profusely illustrated mostly in color but a few design patterns in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 9 ounces. Decorated Endpapers. Paperback. The collection of traditional designs and explanations of how to… Read More

Flint, MI Mallery Press, 1991. Paperback First Edition, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition, so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows only very minor indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities, with a couple of creases at the lower rear corner tip; former owner's address label affixed to the endpaper, which also serves as the title page. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 144pp. Inside covers decorated with colorful quilt designs. Profusely illustrated, mostly in black & white, but with eight pages of colored plates. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. Perfect for the quilter, this book is filled with ideas, patterns and helpful tips. Not everyone would look at ancient Rome and think quilt designs! Ami Simms is obviously a "think-out-of-the-box" artist quilter. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Portland House, 1988. Hardcover Reprint Edition (1988); First Printing Thus, indicated by a complete alphabetical sequence. Reprint Edition (1988); First Printing Thus, indicated by a complete alphabetical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows mild shelving wear along the bottom edge of the quarter-cloth boards; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear. Bright and Clean. Very clost to 'As New'. The DJ shows only mild rubbing; the price is unclipped. OVery close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.15 x 8.8 x 1.4 inches). 489 pages. Profusely illusted with 2,400… Read More

Bothell, WA Martingale: Fiber Studio Press, 2000. Paperback First Edition Thus [2000]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [2000]; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large, oblong 8vo. 128 pages. Photography by John Heseltine. Trade Paperback.

Minnetonka, MN Cy DeCosse, 1990. Paperback First Edition (1990), unstated. Fine in Wraps: flawless the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.8 x 8.3 x 0.25 inches). 128 pages. Language: English. Weight: 15.4 ounces. Photograph of Pink and White Decorative Fabric at the front panel. Singer Reference Library. First Edition (1990), unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 

Eric's Press, 1983. Plastic Comb Second Edition (1983), Revised & Enlarged. First published in 1980. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Lois Ericson. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the panels; former owner's name - the inscribee of the authorial inscription - at the upper corner of the front endpaper; the binding is secure (the plastic combs are intact); the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a very mild wear only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Second Edition (1983), Revised & Enlarged. First published in 1980.… Read More

New York, NY Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1979. Hardcover First Edition (1979), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Van Nostrand Reinhold's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1979), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Van Nostrand Reinhold's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ in Very Good only DJ: The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities; ta tiny white dot (paint?) at the top edge of the front panel; the binding leans very slightly, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor imperfections. Bright… Read More

New York, NY Dover Publications, 1976. Paperback First Edition [1976]; unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding perfectly secure; text clean. Spine has been tape-reinforcedmildest rubbing; pages tanned a bit. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 4to. 31pp. Dover Needlework Series. First Edition [1976]; unstated. Most Dover books are reprint editions, but they will usually note the previous edition, from which they have made the reprint. They have not done so here, so we are assuming this is an original Dover edition. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Sioux Falls, SD XRX, 2001. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows just the slightest touch of wear a a couple of the corner tips; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear at the upper extremities; mild rubbing; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. 173pp. Edited by Elaine Rowley. Photography by Alexis Xenakis. Hardback with DJ. Yes, it's finally here! And, it is well worth the wait. This is a beautiful and BIG book - coffee table size and 174 pages. The most astounding thing about this book is the amazing range of projects offered within the theme of lace. Just among the shawls offered there are: 3 triangles, 2 rectangles, 8 circles, 2 faroese and 3 squares. Then there are garments ranging from shrugs and tunics (6) to socks (3) and a christening gown. Then, just for… Read More

Bothell, WA That Patchwork Place, 1995. Paperback First Edition (1995), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with That Patchwork Place's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1995), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with That Patchwork Place's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the former owner's attractive, colorful 'cat-themed' bookplate (personalized) inside the front cover and a hint of wear to the extremities; else flawless; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single notable imperfection. Bright and clean.… Read More

New York, NY E.P. Dutton, 1987. Hardcover First Edition (1987), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1987), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels and a very faint wrinkle near the upper corner of the front panel; the price is intact. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.2 x 8.85 x 0.6 inches). vi, 105 pages. Profusely illustrated with plates in color and a handful of black & white designs. Language: English. Weight:… Read More

Mönchengladbach, Germany Fritz Altgott, 2002. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows an inked out price at the upper corner of the front endpaper; a very small, very faint smudge at the bottom of the front panel, near the hinge; a barely discernible line of indentation near the front hinge, probably caused by the weight of heavy books pressing on the book in a pile; binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo.227pp. Profusely Illustrated in Color. 108 Quilts represented in Full-Page, Full-Color Plates with facing Color portrait and Biographical and Display Information with Artistic Statements by each quilter who displayed his or her work at the exhibition. Paperback.

London, UK A & C Black , 1991. Hardcover First Edition [1991], so stated. First Edition [1991], so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: light shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards; the binding remains square and perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single, very minor flaw. The DJ shows a bit of scuffing at the upper front panel, where a sticker has been removed; there is a small crack in the paper at the middle of the front hinge; the price has been covered with a not-unattractive distributor's sticker price at the lower inside front flap; else only mild rubbing. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing barely a hint of wear in a handsome, if imperfect, DJ: remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.1 x 8.9 x… Read More

London, UK A & C Black , 1991. Hardcover First Edition [1991], so stated. First Edition [1991], so stated. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: very slight spine lean; minimal shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; price intact. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing barely a hint of wear in a handsome DJ: remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.1 x 8.9 x 0.75 inches). 144 pages. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 15 ounces. Hobby Craft Series. Hardback with DJ.

Santa Monica, CA ME Publications, 1992. Paperback First Edition [1992], unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition [1992], unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; a couple of barely discernible creases to the panels; the mildest overall rubbing; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches). 112 pages. Weight: 15.4 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY St Martin's Press, 1997. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 96pp. Trade Paperback. This collection includes directions for making colorful cross-stitch projects, including special occasion greeting cards, dinosaur show bags, motif cushions, table linens, trinket boxes, and more. Also included are tips on how to clearn and care for completed projects. 36 color charts. 22 color photos. 13 line illustrations.

New York, NY: The Yarn Shop. Very Good. 1919. First Edition. Staple-Bound. E; Good+ in Wraps: shows mild rubbing and faint consequent soiling to the areas of white background field of the self-wrapper covers; faint creasing in places to the wrapper covers; several pages have been - apparently inadvertently creased at the upper corner; just a hint of the expected tanning to the text pages due to aging; the stapled binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.5 x 6.85 x 0.15 inches). Profusely illustrated with vintage quatrotone photographs and of course duotone knitting designs and patterns. Language: English. Weight: 4 ounces. First Edition, published in 1919. Covers illustrated in… Read More

New York, NY M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co. , 1886. Paperback Second Edition (1886), Revised & Enlarged. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: a small scuffed area at the outside edge of the rear panel; mild rubbing and several small soil spots to the wrapper covers; the text pages have tanned just slightly, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, lightly-used copy, showing several very minor flaws. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable for a 130-year-old copy.. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.3 x 4.95 x 0.3 inches). 76 pages + 9 pages of Advertisements at the rear. Original price: 25 Cents. Language: English. Weight: 3 ounces. Second Edition (1886), Revised & Enlarged. Paperback: Colorful Vintage Pictorial Wraps. There are many reprints out there, but this… Read More